Minwax

Minwax PolyShades, Gloss, Honey Pine, 1/2 Pint

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(3.6) 3.6 stars out of 10 reviews 10 reviews
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Minwax PolyShades, Gloss, Honey Pine, 1/2 Pint

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3.6 out of 5stars
(10 reviews)
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Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
02/15/2021
Good stain
Top piece was before. Goes on easy. I used an old rag to rub on. I prefer a rag to paint brush because it is easier to apply. I used two coats in the pictures. The stain brings out the grains in the wood. I like this stain a lot and plan to use it for other projects.
Nlb1126

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
09/16/2019
Sheen doesn't match label.
I bought two of the satin finish espresso cans. One came out satin, the second is very obviously NOT satin and the can was mislabeled so now I need to sand it down buy another can and start over so the table matches the chairs I already did. Quality control is lacking.
Erin n
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/15/2022
    So easy to work with
    I used this stain and poly on a vintage wood tanker desk. I absolutely loved the consistency, and the fact that I don't have to do a 2 step process.
    The.remix
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/25/2022
    Inconsistent color/results
    I've used Bombay Mahogany in Gloss, and Antique Walnut in Satin. The Bombay Mahogany was terrific! Deep color that matched the advertized color, easy application that smoothed out very well and streak free (I used a very good quality brush made specific for the product). The Antique Walnut was a tremendous disappointment. The color is very, very light, and it doesn't match the image on the can. My best description would be it looks as if it had been thinned a whole lot, or a whole lot of color was left out. Bleah. Added photo has a title description which isn't showing up. So, just in case, the Ant. Wal. Satin (two coats) is at lower left; regular Dark Walnut stain (no poly) is at upper right. Major coverage difference.
    AJGIII
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/15/2021
    Good stain
    Top piece was before. Goes on easy. I used an old rag to rub on. I prefer a rag to paint brush because it is easier to apply. I used two coats in the pictures. The stain brings out the grains in the wood. I like this stain a lot and plan to use it for other projects.
    Nlb1126
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/22/2020
    Extremely Difficult to Apply
    I do not enjoy painting and staining in general, but also am very particular about the quality of the finish, so I sometimes do projects myself to ensure quality outcomes. I chose this product because I found that the new sliding doors I thought only needed varnish to match the room actually required stain. Since I now had a coat of Minwax polyurethane one the wood, I searched for a stain that I could apply over the existing varnish. Enter PolyShades. I wish I had read the reviews first. This product is HORRIBLE to apply, especially on vertical surfaces like a door. It starts out very watery, which runs badly, and then it quickly turns gummy as you try to fix runs, leaving splotchy areas that are darker - once this process starts, you can't recover. Critical mistake on my part was to go back to an area and try to even out the color. I will now have to sand the wood back down, and start over. I want to cut my loses and switch to a regular stain, but now have to worry about color matching the trim that I have to redo with the door frame that actually turned out ok.
    Stephen
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/26/2019
    Blah to elegant
    I've only used Classic Black, (on kitchen cabinets) which I am guessing must be the easiest color with which to get consistent results. I applied two coats over existing poly. The oak wood grain looks great with the black satin. (Adding crown molding and satin hardware also helped). I believe most disappointed users are not carefully following the recommended application instructions.
    kdv157
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/16/2019
    Sheen doesn't match label.
    I bought two of the satin finish espresso cans. One came out satin, the second is very obviously NOT satin and the can was mislabeled so now I need to sand it down buy another can and start over so the table matches the chairs I already did. Quality control is lacking.
    Erin n
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/09/2019
    Stained wood does not match color on can
    While I was able to get this product to apply evenly unlike some other reviews, the resulting color was much lighter than the color on the can, and a 2nd coat did not make the color any darker. My project was unstained but poly'ed chair legs that I sanded the poly off and then stained with PolyShades Royal Walnut, waiting about a day between coats. The end result is still a very light color, much lighter than my other furniture with what I'd call a Walnut finish. I'll probably end up sanding off the PolyShades and going with a traditional 2-step stain then poly.
    Rob S
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/06/2019
    Kitchen Cabinet Refresh
    Our house was going on the market to sell. The kitchen cabinets were tired and needed refreshing. After much research, we decided on the Polyshades in Mission Oak to give our cabinets a new look. Because the cabinets were vertical, I chose to wipe on the stain/finish with a soft cloth. I let that sit for about 10 minutes and went back with a clean, soft cloth and wiped off the excess. The doors remained tacky for about a day and a half. The results were perfect! We changed out the hardware and our cabinets looked fantastic. We got lots of compliments on the cabinets from potential buyers going through. Well worth the time and effort, and the house has sold!
    Katherine
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/01/2019
    One heavy coat for two jobs
    I bought this beautiful Pyfer table in a thrift store and refinished the top with this amazing 2-1 product. The job was so easy that I decided to do the same to a smaller table. I am an amateur and I get many compliments.
    Lala07
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/05/2018
    Poly Shade Satin Finish
    I have bought Poly Shade Satin Finish for the last 5 years. I did my entire cabin (frames, windows, extension jambs, base boards, etc.). To achieve the shade I wanted on pine it took 3 coats. Product is very consistent for color and quality.
    Bob 927
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